NorthStar, Rock Hollow, and Eagle Crest Recap
- Jul 31
- 2 min read
Alistair Watson fired a two-day total of 144 (E) to capture the Boys 16–19 division title at Eagle Crest, edging out four competitors who finished tied at 148 (+4). Representing Nanjing, China, Yicheng Yi carded a final-round 74 (+2) to claim the Boys 14–15 division championship, finishing four shots ahead of Knox Martin. In the Girls 15–19 division, Anika Srivastava held her nerve to secure a one-shot victory over Isabella Michetti, finishing with a two-day total of 155 (+11) to earn the win.
Drama unfolded in the Boys 16–19 division at Rock Hollow, where Jake Hardin and Christian Hicks finished tied at 144 (E) after 36 holes. Both players parred the first playoff hole, but Hardin sealed the victory with a clutch birdie on the par-3 11th to claim the championship. Another playoff was needed to determine the Boys 14–15 division champion after Vaughn Twilla and Will Peterson each finished with a two-day total of 149 (+5). Twilla came through on the second playoff hole, making par on the par-3 11th to earn the title. Mickey Wolf cruised to a three-shot victory in the Boys 13 & Under division, finishing with a two-day total of 170. In the Girls 15–19 division, Marleigh Chicantek fired a final-round 77 (+5) to secure a five-shot victory, while Amelie Brinegar captured the Girls 14 & Under division title. Congratulations to all of our champions!
Pierce Stealey came out firing with an opening-round 66 (-6), setting the tone on his way to capturing the Boys 16–19 division title. Carson O'Korn and Brendan Biegler shared second place, each finishing with a 27-hole total of 104 (-4). Maximus Humphreys carded rounds of 69 and 37 to finish at 106 (-2), holding off Joe Adkins by five shots to claim the Boys 14–15 division championship. We had 20 players in the boys' field finishing at even par or better. Hats off to all of those outstanding competitors! In the Girls 15–19 division, Keegan Dyer finished the 27-hole tournament at 104 (-4) to secure the win. Ellie Gonzalez-Ribble claimed runner-up honors with a 109 (+1), while three players shared third place at 110 (+2).